Ho Chi Minh City to restrict student phone use in over 500 schools from 2026

Duong Tam, eVnExpress

More than 500 secondary, high schools and vocational schools in Ho Chi Minh City will restrict student phone use during recess starting 2026, aiming to curb passive screen time without imposing a full ban.

The new plan, issued by the city's Department of Education and Training on Dec. 30, encourages schools to replace phone use with alternative activities. Recess will be organized into movement-based games, sports, performances, and quieter options like reading, chess, drawing or relaxation.

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